The concept of "nano" has captured the interest and excitement of researchers and science-enthusiasts alike, but the question remains - what is "nano"? How is "nano" best visualized? Where is "nano" headed? Send us your ideas in the form of an original creative video and you could win $500 in cash!

Video submissions will be accepted from January 5 - March 15, 2009. Videos are limited to 3 minutes or less, and will be judged on creativity, scientific clarity of explanation, originality and quality of the video. Entrants are encouraged to submit their videos early, since early submissions will have the best chance to accumulate a greater number of votes.

Visit the website to submit a video, vote for your favorite, or see the rules.]]>Case Polymer Research Published in Sciencehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/03/30/case_polymer_research_published_in_science
Can you imagine polymer nanocomposites that transform from hard to soft and back again by exposure to liquid? Researchers from...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/03/30/case_polymer_research_published_in_scienceBiomedical EngineeringBlog: e3 Information OverloadCase Awards, News, or PublicationsEngineeringNanotechnologySun, 30 Mar 2008 14:33:16 ESTCan you imagine polymer nanocomposites that transform from hard to soft and back again by exposure to liquid? Researchers from the Case School of Engineering and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center have published results of such a polymer in Science. Case researchers were from the departments of macromolecular science and engineering and biomedical engineering.

WHO: Sponsored by the CWRU chapter of Sigma Xi, WGBH Boston, and Great Lakes Brewing Company

Science Café Cleveland takes place on the second Monday of each month at GLBC. A few free appetizers are provided, and participants are welcome to purchase additional food and drinks.

]]>ACS Nanotationhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/30/acs_nanotation
On Monday, Oct. 22nd, ACS Publications launched ACS Nanotation, a new website created to bring together the worldwide nano community....http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/30/acs_nanotationBlog: e3 Information OverloadEngineeringNanotechnologyNews from the FieldProfessional Associations & SocietiesTue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:00 ESTOn Monday, Oct. 22nd, ACS Publications launched ACS Nanotation, a new website created to bring together the worldwide nano community. This free online resource enables nanoscientists to save time by reading reviews that identify the most significant, new research. It includes:

Nano Picks

Ask the Scientist: Nano Letters

ACS Journals in Focus

Image gallery, podcasts, and NanoTube

Wiki of terminology

ACS Nanotation—it's new, it's free, and you could win an iPod® nano. One iPod® nano will be awarded each month through December 2007. Register at ACS Nanotation.]]>Nanotechnology Podcasthttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/24/nanotechnology_podcast
The Bourne Report provides timely insight into the emerging technology marketplace, with a focus on MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), Nanotechnology and...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/24/nanotechnology_podcastEngineeringNanotechnologyPodcastsTue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:00 ESTThe Bourne Report provides timely insight into the emerging technology marketplace, with a focus on MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems), Nanotechnology and the convergence of both. The podcast highlights trends relating to the commercial use of Nano/MEMS across all major market segments and industries.

You can download or listen to each episode directly from the website or subscribe via iTunes (just search for “Bourne Report”); in both instances, it’s free. New episodes are posted each Sunday.

]]>NEW - Society of Nanoscience & Nanotechnologyhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/04/new_society_of_nanoscience_nanotechnology
The Society of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SNN) is a worldwide organisation set up to serve the needs of the “nano”...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/04/04/new_society_of_nanoscience_nanotechnologyConferencesEngineeringNanotechnologyNews from the FieldProfessional Associations & SocietiesWed, 04 Apr 2007 09:00:49 ESTThe Society of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SNN) is a worldwide organisation set up to serve the needs of the “nano” community. SNN was officially launched to the international community during the recent and very successful “International Meeting on Developments in Materials, Processes and Applications of Nanotechnology”, MPA-2007, organised by SNN, which was held at the University of Ulster, UK on 15 January 2007.

Bringing to the front, current and most recent up-to-date scientific and technical information to the public

Provide consultancy services to both people from academia and industry

Alert people about new job opportunities

Publish journals, reports, books and newsletters

National, European and international research projects: identify, link partners and coordinate projects

]]>Ohio Nanotechnology Summithttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/20/ohio_nanotechnology_summit
Case Western Reserve University is a cosponsor of the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit that will take place April 23-25 at the...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/03/20/ohio_nanotechnology_summitConferencesEngineeringNanotechnologyNews from the FieldNortheast OhioTue, 20 Mar 2007 10:52:34 ESTCase Western Reserve University is a cosponsor of the Ohio Nanotechnology Summit that will take place April 23-25 at the University of Akron. Faculty and students can submit research posters for consideration. The deadline to submit titles and abstracts is March 22 and should be sent by e-mail to janas@uakron.edu.

The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit is the premier nanotechnology event in Ohio drawing both national and local leaders in nanotechnology. Including all sectors and disciplines, the summit delivers a concentrated program spanning key issues ranging from nanotechnology research to development to commercialization. The Ohio Nanotechnology Summit will offer a unique opportunity to get a first-hand perspective on the boundless potential that this exciting technical field holds. The 2007 Program will feature 4 areas:

Nano Materials

Nano Processing

Nano Bio

Nano Photonics and Electronics

[VIA: CASE DAILY, March 15, 2007]]]>Nanopolymers 2007 - First International Conferencehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/09/nanopolymers_2007_first_international_conference
Nanopolymers 2007 - First International Conference 12th–13th June 2007, Germany Rapra Technology is pleased to announce the first international Nanopolymers...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/09/nanopolymers_2007_first_international_conferenceApplied SciencesChemistry & ChemicalsConferencesEngineeringNanotechnologyNews from the FieldSat, 09 Sep 2006 21:06:24 ESTNanopolymers 2007 - First International Conference
12th–13th June 2007, Germany

Rapra Technology is pleased to announce the first international Nanopolymers Conference, to be held in Germany, from 12th–13th June 2007. Nanotechnology is already making a major impact on new product introductions throughout the world, in many industry sectors. Many of these new products are based on the material property changes that may be achieved by incorporation of ingredients, at the nanoscale, into polymeric systems.

Although nanoparticulate carbon black has been used in car tyres for decades, it is only recently that other nanoparticulate ingredients have been dispersed in plastics to provide exciting new materials that are lighter weight and as strong as metals. The automotive industry has championed the use of nanocomposites, exploiting other properties, such as smoother surfaces, easier processing and even cheaper materials, which can be gained as well as providing lighter weight products. In addition, nanoscale ingredients are being added to polymeric thin films, thereby providing properties such as anti-scratch, anti-microbial and anti-reflective surfaces. It is also possible to obtain special visual effects through nano-coatings. The textiles industry and the sporting goods industry are also introducing nanotechnology based products, and it is estimated that there are now over 700 nano-based products on the market.

The main ‘nano’ ingredients being dispersed in polymeric systems are especially organoclays, nanoparticulate inorganics, and carbon nanotubes.

This conference provides an opportunity and a platform to present your research, product or process developments in this area to an influential and informed audience.

Presenting authors at Nanopolymers 2007 will be entitled to free registration on both days of the conference including meals, refreshments and a copy of the proceedings.

Papers are now being invited for submission on any of the following areas:

If you are interested in presenting a paper at this event, please send a title, short summary, speaker name(s) and company name(s) to Alix Yates email ayates@rapra.net or Fax +44(0)1939-252416 by the deadline of 22nd December 2006.

Register before 12 April 2007 to take advantage of the special Early Bird Discount registration fee.

]]>Materials, Medicine, and Nanotechnology Summit in Clevelandhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/07/materials_medicine_and_nanotechnology_summit_in_cleveland
Innovators in medical devices, clinical practice, and biomedical research will gather at Cleveland Clinic Oct. 2-5 to discuss the latest...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/09/07/materials_medicine_and_nanotechnology_summit_in_clevelandApplied SciencesBiomedical EngineeringConferencesEngineeringMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnologyNews from the FieldNortheast OhioThu, 07 Sep 2006 07:00:00 ESTInnovators in medical devices, clinical practice, and biomedical research will gather at Cleveland Clinic Oct. 2-5 to discuss the latest materials advances and nanotechnology discoveries and how they are resulting in new medical applications.

The Materials, Medicine, and Nanotechnology Summit will be hosted by Cleveland Clinic, ASM International, and the Nano-Network as the anchor event of Nano-Week™ 2006, a five-day exploration of how nanotechnology is changing our world. The Summit is comprised of the biennial Cleveland Clinic NanoMedicine Summit and ASM's Materials & Processes for Medical Devices (MPMD) Conference and Exposition.

]]>Polymer Professors Win Awardshttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/07/polymer_professors_win_awards
David Schiraldi, associate professor of macromolecular science and engineering, received the Case School of Engineering Research Award for senior faculty...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/08/07/polymer_professors_win_awardsCase Awards, News, or PublicationsEngineeringNanotechnologyMon, 07 Aug 2006 08:00:00 ESTDavid Schiraldi, associate professor of macromolecular science and engineering, received the Case School of Engineering Research Award for senior faculty for his pioneering work in the area of clay-based aerogel composite materials. Schiraldi also was awarded startup funds for commercializing these materials when he won the North Coast Nanotechnology Business Idea competition last semester. A team of two Ph.D. students and three undergraduate researchers are currently developing new light weight composites based on the clay aerogels. Schiraldi received a citation for dedication in undergraduate teaching from the Case School of Engineering this year, along with associate professor Stuart Rowan.

]]>New Nanotechnology Bloghttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/29/new_nanotechnology_blog
Nano Test Blog has been created by the Nanotech Briefs magazine and sponsored by Keithley Instruments, Inc. It will focus...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/29/new_nanotechnology_blogEngineeringIndustryNanotechnologyNews from the FieldSat, 29 Jul 2006 07:00:00 ESTNano Test Blog has been created by the Nanotech Briefs magazine and sponsored by Keithley Instruments, Inc. It will focus on electrical testing issues in the field of nanotechnology and micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). It includes links to white papers, articles, and announcements of upcoming events and conferences.

Nanotech Briefs , launched in January 2004, is a digital (PDF format) magazine from the publishers of NASA Tech Briefs – the country’s largest-circulation design engineering magazine - that provides the best of government, industry, and university nanotech innovations with real-world applications in areas such as electronics, materials, sensors, manufacturing, biomedical, optics/photonics, and aerospace/defense.

]]>UT-Austin Nanoelectronics Research Institute in the Workshttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/26/utaustin_nanoelectronics_research_institute_in_the_works
SiliconValley.com (July 14, 2006) reports that the University of Texas at Austin is looking for funding to start a nanotechnology...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/26/utaustin_nanoelectronics_research_institute_in_the_worksEngineeringNanotechnologyNews from the FieldWed, 26 Jul 2006 07:00:00 ESTSiliconValley.com (July 14, 2006) reports that the University of Texas at Austin is looking for funding to start a nanotechnology research institute. See the full article for details.]]>Informing the General Public about Nanotechnologyhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/12/informing_the_general_public_about_nanotechnology
On October 6, 2005, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a series of initiatives that will greatly expand efforts...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/12/informing_the_general_public_about_nanotechnologyApplied SciencesBiological SciencesBlog: e3 Information OverloadEngineeringGovernment News & ResourcesNanotechnologyNews from the FieldWed, 12 Jul 2006 08:00:00 ESTOn October 6, 2005, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a series of initiatives that will greatly expand efforts to inform the general public about nanotechnology, and to explore the implications of that fast-moving field for society as a whole.
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network
NSF has selected the Museum of Science, Boston, along with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Exploratorium in San Francisco, to create and lead this network, which will also include many other science museums and research institutions (partial list below). The $20 million, five-year effort represents the largest single award NSF has given to the science-museum community, and will be a cornerstone of the foundation's multidisciplinary Nanoscale Science and Engineering Education program.

Nanotechnology in Society
NSF has selected the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., to create two new Centers for Nanotechnology in Society. These centers will support research and education on nanotechnology and social change, as well as educational and public outreach activities, and international collaborations.

In addition, building on previously supported efforts, the foundation has funded nanotechnology-in-society projects at the University of South Carolina and at Harvard University.

]]>Nanotechnology - Unknown Risks and Future Prospectshttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/01/nanotechnology_unknown_risks_and_future_prospects
Charles Piller (Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2006) explores nanotechnology from safety to future prospects. The related graphic contains quite...http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/01/nanotechnology_unknown_risks_and_future_prospectsApplied SciencesBiomedical EngineeringEngineeringMaterials ScienceMedicine & HealthcareNanotechnologySat, 01 Jul 2006 07:30:00 ESTCharles Piller (Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2006) explores nanotechnology from safety to future prospects. The related graphic contains quite interesting information. For example, U.S. patents in nanotechnology increased from 1000 in 1990 to over 5000 in 2003. The U.S. also granted approximately 5 times as many patents in nanotechnology than any other country in 2003. The U.S., Europe, and Japan have all contributed over a billion dollars each to nanotechnology research. Make sure to check out the related PDF that describes terminology of various nanostructures.